Author: Bill Fairchild

“He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming quickly.’  Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!”  (Revelation 22:20) A number of years ago while preaching in a gospel meeting; something happened that changed my life …

“Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith.  Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ in in you? unless indeed you are disqualified.” (2 Corinthians 13:5) The Bible enjoins examination!  It calls …

“Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” (Isaiah 5:20) He had just finished preaching a very …

“For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord will take me in.” (Psalm 27:10) The bags are being packed early … just in case.  The travel arrangements have already been made.  Time off …

“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?  Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?”  (Mark 8:36, 37) It could be said of …

“A merry heart does good like medicine …” (Proverbs 17:22) Sometimes this writer will play a little game in dealing with people …especially those who seem to be having a bad day or might be just a …

“Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may …

“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you.  He will not leave you nor forsake you.  (Deuteronomy 31:6) …

“For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 1:8) There is no pleasure to be found in going …

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name!  Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”  (Psalm 103:1-2) Some folks seem to be born with …